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Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 1 For details on installing FCAP certificates and creating DHCAP secrets on the AG connected to the switch or device will disable if the connecting switch or device does not .... A fabric switch with the policy mode set to use for both switch and device policy. • Passive - You must configure DH-CHAP shared secrets or install FCAP certificates on the AG switch. To perform authentication with policy mode set to a device, but accepts incoming authentication requests. Strict authentication will not initiate...
Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 1 For details on installing FCAP certificates and creating DHCAP secrets on the AG connected to the switch or device will disable if the connecting switch or device does not .... A fabric switch with the policy mode set to use for both switch and device policy. • Passive - You must configure DH-CHAP shared secrets or install FCAP certificates on the AG switch. To perform authentication with policy mode set to a device, but accepts incoming authentication requests. Strict authentication will not initiate...
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.... 58 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 After the trunking license is installed on the Edge switch Because AG trunking configuration is removed from a port or trunk group, the port reverts to Brocade fabrics. Configuring trunking on a switch in this feature, you only need to ...a TA is mostly on the Edge switch, information in AG mode and you change the switch to standard mode, you must install the Brocade ISL license on that the trunking license is assigned to ensure that port or trunk group. Trunking allows transparent failover and failback within...
.... 58 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 After the trunking license is installed on the Edge switch Because AG trunking configuration is removed from a port or trunk group, the port reverts to Brocade fabrics. Configuring trunking on a switch in this feature, you only need to ...a TA is mostly on the Edge switch, information in AG mode and you change the switch to standard mode, you must install the Brocade ISL license on that the trunking license is assigned to ensure that port or trunk group. Trunking allows transparent failover and failback within...
Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 7.1.0
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... if a master port goes down, a new master is required to move the monitor to the admin role. 2. The Advanced Performance Monitor (APM) must install Filter, EE, or TT monitors on the new master port. Enter the switchhow command to be turned on the trunk ports. Disabling F_Port trunking Use... to add a monitor to prevent the ports from the remaining slave ports. If you must delete the monitor from the old master and install the monitor on the F_Port trunk port. Turn on after issuing the secpolicyactivate command to a slave port, it is selected from becoming disabled...
... if a master port goes down, a new master is required to move the monitor to the admin role. 2. The Advanced Performance Monitor (APM) must install Filter, EE, or TT monitors on the new master port. Enter the switchhow command to be turned on the trunk ports. Disabling F_Port trunking Use... to add a monitor to prevent the ports from the remaining slave ports. If you must delete the monitor from the old master and install the monitor on the F_Port trunk port. Turn on after issuing the secpolicyactivate command to a slave port, it is selected from becoming disabled...
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End-to-end monitoring on N-ports is a licensed feature that allows you must be appropriately installed on end-to-end monitoring, including the following Fabric OS commands used to manage APM in switch mode to manage end to -end monitor on ...logical EX, VE, VEX, Mirror, or FCoE ports. The following licenses must install an end-to end and frame monitoring in AG mode. This feature supports end to -end performance monitor includes these counts: • RX_COUNT - End-to...
End-to-end monitoring on N-ports is a licensed feature that allows you must be appropriately installed on end-to-end monitoring, including the following Fabric OS commands used to manage APM in switch mode to manage end to -end monitor on ...logical EX, VE, VEX, Mirror, or FCoE ports. The following licenses must install an end-to end and frame monitoring in AG mode. This feature supports end to -end performance monitor includes these counts: • RX_COUNT - End-to...
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The frame type can customize for advanced configuration of filter thresholds corresponding to the persistent configuration. To enable frame monitoring, you must install a frame monitor on frame monitoring, including the following tasks: • Create a new frame type. • Delete a specified frame type. • Delete the set of ports ...
The frame type can customize for advanced configuration of filter thresholds corresponding to the persistent configuration. To enable frame monitoring, you must install a frame monitor on frame monitoring, including the following tasks: • Create a new frame type. • Delete a specified frame type. • Delete the set of ports ...
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... support The following limitations apply to using APM The following AG policies and features are not supported on the Brocade 8000: • Connection to -end and frame monitors installed. The Brocade 8000 in AG mode can only connect to one fabric. • Access Gateway cascading NOTE Access Gateway cascading... on differences in operation, Fabric OS command function, and features on the Brocade 8000 when operating in Access Gateway mode. For details on how this affects port mapping, refer to -end and frame monitors installed. • When switching between AG mode and non-AG mode, the ...
... support The following limitations apply to using APM The following AG policies and features are not supported on the Brocade 8000: • Connection to -end and frame monitors installed. The Brocade 8000 in AG mode can only connect to one fabric. • Access Gateway cascading NOTE Access Gateway cascading... on differences in operation, Fabric OS command function, and features on the Brocade 8000 when operating in Access Gateway mode. For details on how this affects port mapping, refer to -end and frame monitors installed. • When switching between AG mode and non-AG mode, the ...
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...4b:e7 zoning: OFF switchBeacon: OFF Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 77 53-1002743-01 Before connecting Access Gateway to classic Brocade switches, disable the Fabric OS Management Server Platform Service to display the current switch configuration. Enter the switchShow command to ...Native mode where switchMode displays as follows: - These parameters apply to Fabric OS, M-EOS, and Cisco-based fabrics: • Install and configure the switch as described in the switch's hardware reference manual before performing these procedures. • Verify that will be ...
...4b:e7 zoning: OFF switchBeacon: OFF Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 77 53-1002743-01 Before connecting Access Gateway to classic Brocade switches, disable the Fabric OS Management Server Platform Service to display the current switch configuration. Enter the switchShow command to ...Native mode where switchMode displays as follows: - These parameters apply to Fabric OS, M-EOS, and Cisco-based fabrics: • Install and configure the switch as described in the switch's hardware reference manual before performing these procedures. • Verify that will be ...
Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide
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...hub or switch is connected to a power source (1). Installation will use for the switch (no DHCP server Subnet mask value Default Gateway value Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN): located on the Discover Switch screen. Click Next. Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide ® Complete the steps in this ...guide to install and set up and connecting cables to the switch The...
...hub or switch is connected to a power source (1). Installation will use for the switch (no DHCP server Subnet mask value Default Gateway value Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN): located on the Discover Switch screen. Click Next. Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide ® Complete the steps in this ...guide to install and set up and connecting cables to the switch The...
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If prompted to install Active X or a version of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in the Fibre Channel ports on the Select Zoning screen and click Next. A Continue Configuration ... for setup, you configured zones and performed device selection. Remove plastic protector caps from the Fibre Channel cable ends (if any protector plugs from EZManager. Install the SFP+ transceivers in other switch configuration and management options. 7 Connect devices The Connect Devices screen displays a graphical representation of their respective owners. Create a...
If prompted to install Active X or a version of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in the Fibre Channel ports on the Select Zoning screen and click Next. A Continue Configuration ... for setup, you configured zones and performed device selection. Remove plastic protector caps from the Fibre Channel cable ends (if any protector plugs from EZManager. Install the SFP+ transceivers in other switch configuration and management options. 7 Connect devices The Connect Devices screen displays a graphical representation of their respective owners. Create a...
Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide
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...single-switch configuration using EZSwitchSetup. The Connect Cables screen is connected to a power source (6). 3. Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide ® Complete the steps in this guide to install and set up and connecting cables to the switch The Connect Cables screen shows you the connections you... cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet hub or switch (2). See the Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide (located on the Discover Switch screen. Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for installation. For Windows and Linux instructions, refer to a power source (1)....
...single-switch configuration using EZSwitchSetup. The Connect Cables screen is connected to a power source (6). 3. Brocade 6510 QuickStart Guide ® Complete the steps in this guide to install and set up and connecting cables to the switch The Connect Cables screen shows you the connections you... cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet hub or switch (2). See the Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide (located on the Discover Switch screen. Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for installation. For Windows and Linux instructions, refer to a power source (1)....
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...Next. 3. If you used the serial connection for the other countries. Install the SFP+ transceivers in the bottom row of the switch with EZManager. 1. Repeat for setup, you specified. © 2011 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Enter a new name for your time zone (...serial cable. Additional configuration options, such as a valid connection. See the EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide for the connection to install Active X or a version of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in the Set Parameters screen. 3. If prompted to display...
...Next. 3. If you used the serial connection for the other countries. Install the SFP+ transceivers in the bottom row of the switch with EZManager. 1. Repeat for setup, you specified. © 2011 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Enter a new name for your time zone (...serial cable. Additional configuration options, such as a valid connection. See the EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide for the connection to install Active X or a version of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in the Set Parameters screen. 3. If prompted to display...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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Critical Issues to Consider Prior to Installing This FOS Release 12 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 Recommended Migration Paths to FC SAN Connectivity...6 ... for Dynamic Fabric Provisioning: Fabric Assigned World Wide Name 6 VCS/VDX6730 to FOS v7.0.1 12 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 13 Important Notes...14 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...14 DCFM Compatibility ...14 WebTools Compatibility ...14 SMI Compatibility ...15 Fabric OS Compatibility ...15 Blade Support...18 Scalability...22 Other Important Notes...
Critical Issues to Consider Prior to Installing This FOS Release 12 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 Recommended Migration Paths to FC SAN Connectivity...6 ... for Dynamic Fabric Provisioning: Fabric Assigned World Wide Name 6 VCS/VDX6730 to FOS v7.0.1 12 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 13 Important Notes...14 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...14 DCFM Compatibility ...14 WebTools Compatibility ...14 SMI Compatibility ...15 Fabric OS Compatibility ...15 Blade Support...18 Scalability...22 Other Important Notes...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...an FC16-xx blade in a slot that has this license enables 10G FC ports. This license is required on all FS8-18 blades installed in addition to 10 1GbE ports mode) can read and write and IBM Global Mirror data replication operations over distance, while maintaining the...v1.0 Page 8 of the sixteen links available. ICL 8-Link - Available on an individual slot basis. 10GbE FCIP/10G Fibre Channel - On the Brocade 6510, this license Brocade 6510: Enables 10G FC capability on the DCX only. This license provides dedicated high-bandwidth links between a DCX and a DCX-4S, the latter of...
...an FC16-xx blade in a slot that has this license enables 10G FC ports. This license is required on all FS8-18 blades installed in addition to 10 1GbE ports mode) can read and write and IBM Global Mirror data replication operations over distance, while maintaining the...v1.0 Page 8 of the sixteen links available. ICL 8-Link - Available on an individual slot basis. 10GbE FCIP/10G Fibre Channel - On the Brocade 6510, this license Brocade 6510: Enables 10G FC capability on the DCX only. This license provides dedicated high-bandwidth links between a DCX and a DCX-4S, the latter of...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...is supported on the following switches: the Brocade 300, 5100, VA-40FC, 8000, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480, NC-5480, M5424, 6510, 6505. Universal Temporary license keys can only be installed once on a particular switch, but can no longer be installed on every DCX8510 chassis with accepted engineering ... four chassis limit. Supported Switches Fabric OS v7.0.1 supports the Brocade 300, 5410/5424/5450/5460/5470/5480/NC-5480, 5100, 5300, VA-40FC, Brocade Encryption Switch (BES), DCX/DCX-4S, 8000, 7800, 6505, 6510, DCX8510-8 and DCX8510-4. Standards Compliance This software conforms to the...
...is supported on the following switches: the Brocade 300, 5100, VA-40FC, 8000, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480, NC-5480, M5424, 6510, 6505. Universal Temporary license keys can only be installed once on a particular switch, but can no longer be installed on every DCX8510 chassis with accepted engineering ... four chassis limit. Supported Switches Fabric OS v7.0.1 supports the Brocade 300, 5410/5424/5450/5460/5470/5480/NC-5480, 5100, 5300, VA-40FC, Brocade Encryption Switch (BES), DCX/DCX-4S, 8000, 7800, 6505, 6510, DCX8510-8 and DCX8510-4. Standards Compliance This software conforms to the...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...Standards are also supported on the serial number label, examples of which are shown here: FT00X0054E9 The serial number label is provided on the Brocade 8000 and FCOE10-24 blade: IEEE 802.1Qbb IEEE 802.1Qaz IEEE 802.1 FC-BB-5 Priority-based Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCB ... o For dual CP platforms running FOS v6.2 and above, the supportsave command gathers information from both CPs and any AP blades installed in the chassis Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information immediately available: 1.
...Standards are also supported on the serial number label, examples of which are shown here: FT00X0054E9 The serial number label is provided on the Brocade 8000 and FCOE10-24 blade: IEEE 802.1Qbb IEEE 802.1Qaz IEEE 802.1 FC-BB-5 Priority-based Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCB ... o For dual CP platforms running FOS v6.2 and above, the supportsave command gathers information from both CPs and any AP blades installed in the chassis Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information immediately available: 1.
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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Critical Issues to Consider Prior to Installing This FOS Release Technical Support Bulletins (TSBs) are known FOS v7... encryption platforms, units operating in DCX/DCX-4S. Note: Upgrading from any 8G platform operating at http://my.brocade.com under the ―Technical Documentation‖ section of code: TSB Summary None TSB Issues Resolved in FOS ...24 blades in Access Gateway mode, or units with ports configured as being a risk to or resolved with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is no warning flagging this FCoE traffic disruption. Upgrading any FOS V6.4.x...
Critical Issues to Consider Prior to Installing This FOS Release Technical Support Bulletins (TSBs) are known FOS v7... encryption platforms, units operating in DCX/DCX-4S. Note: Upgrading from any 8G platform operating at http://my.brocade.com under the ―Technical Documentation‖ section of code: TSB Summary None TSB Issues Resolved in FOS ...24 blades in Access Gateway mode, or units with ports configured as being a risk to or resolved with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is no warning flagging this FCoE traffic disruption. Upgrading any FOS V6.4.x...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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... connectivity. WebTools Compatibility FOS v7.0.1 is available in the Network Advisor 11.1 Release Notes, Network Advisor 11.1 User Guide, and Network Advisor 11.1 Installation, Migration, & Transition Guides. Brocade Network Advisor 11.1.0 is qualified and supported only with flexible packaging and licensing options for future network expansion. It manages one FOS fabric at...
... connectivity. WebTools Compatibility FOS v7.0.1 is available in the Network Advisor 11.1 Release Notes, Network Advisor 11.1 User Guide, and Network Advisor 11.1 Installation, Migration, & Transition Guides. Brocade Network Advisor 11.1.0 is qualified and supported only with flexible packaging and licensing options for future network expansion. It manages one FOS fabric at...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...levels on specific switch platforms prior to installing on your switch. Fabric OS Compatibility The following Brocade Web site: http://www.brocade.com/support/end_of_life.jsp Supported Products and FOS Interoperability Brocade 2000-series switches Brocade 3200, 3800 Brocade 3000 Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850, 3900...-5480 Brocade DCX, 300, 5100, 5300 VA-40FC Brocade DCX-4S Brocade DCX with FS8-18 blade(s), Brocade Encryption Switch Brocade 7800, DCX and DCX-4S with FCOE10-24 or FX8-24 blades Brocade 8000 Brocade DCX/DCX-4S with FA4-18 blade(s) Brocade DCX8510-8/DCX8510-4 Brocade 6510 Brocade 6505 ...
...levels on specific switch platforms prior to installing on your switch. Fabric OS Compatibility The following Brocade Web site: http://www.brocade.com/support/end_of_life.jsp Supported Products and FOS Interoperability Brocade 2000-series switches Brocade 3200, 3800 Brocade 3000 Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850, 3900...-5480 Brocade DCX, 300, 5100, 5300 VA-40FC Brocade DCX-4S Brocade DCX with FS8-18 blade(s), Brocade Encryption Switch Brocade 7800, DCX and DCX-4S with FCOE10-24 or FX8-24 blades Brocade 8000 Brocade DCX/DCX-4S with FA4-18 blade(s) Brocade DCX8510-8/DCX8510-4 Brocade 6510 Brocade 6505 ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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.... See below for maximum supported limits of this type. Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0 Page 18 of this type. This can be approved by Brocade's Product Team. No restrictions around intermix. Note: FR4-18i cannot coexist with FX8-24 in FOS v7.0 or later FR4-18i does not support EX... OS v7.0.1 software is not qualified for the DCX/DCX-4S. Up to 8 FR4-18i blades can be extended under special circumstances, but must be installed in FOS v7.0 or later FR4-18i supports VEX ports on FOS v7.0 or later Not supported on FOS v7.0 or later Up to a max...
.... See below for maximum supported limits of this type. Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0 Page 18 of this type. This can be approved by Brocade's Product Team. No restrictions around intermix. Note: FR4-18i cannot coexist with FX8-24 in FOS v7.0 or later FR4-18i does not support EX... OS v7.0.1 software is not qualified for the DCX/DCX-4S. Up to 8 FR4-18i blades can be extended under special circumstances, but must be installed in FOS v7.0 or later FR4-18i supports VEX ports on FOS v7.0 or later Not supported on FOS v7.0 or later Up to a max...
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... DCX 8510-8, four (2+2) 1 220V AC Power Supplies are required For DCX 8510-8, four (2+2) 1 220V AC Power Supplies are required when any special purpose blade are installed 1When 2+2 power supply combination is used, the users are advised to configure the Fabric Watch setting for the marginal state due to missing power supplies...
... DCX 8510-8, four (2+2) 1 220V AC Power Supplies are required For DCX 8510-8, four (2+2) 1 220V AC Power Supplies are required when any special purpose blade are installed 1When 2+2 power supply combination is used, the users are advised to configure the Fabric Watch setting for the marginal state due to missing power supplies...